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Sentinel Dome Elevation: 8,100 feet (2,470 meters) Street View Panoramas: main trailhead · service road trailhead. Map Notes: The red line marks the trail to Sentinel Dome. The yellow line shows the way to Taft Point, a trek that hikers often combine with Sentinel Dome into
- Sentinel Dome
Scenery Summary: Hiking to the top of Sentinel Dome is by...
- Sentinel Dome
Scenery Summary: Hiking to the top of Sentinel Dome is by far Yosemite's easiest way to experience miles and miles of views in whatever direction you care to turn. Looking west, you'll see down Yosemite Valley and beyond to the Merced River canyon and, on exceptionally clear days, all the way to Mt. Diablo in the coastal range.
Scramble up Sentinel Dome's granite slope to enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree view of the park. Consider taking this hike at sunset or during a full moon, but remember to bring a flashlight with fresh batteries! Enjoy magnificent views of Yosemite Valley, including El Capitan and Yosemite Falls.
Sentinel Dome is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park, United States. It lies on the south wall of Yosemite Valley, 0.8 miles (1.3 km) southwest of Glacier Point and 1.4 miles (2.3 km) northeast of Profile Cliff. The view from the top offers a 360 degree view of Yosemite Valley and surroundings.
Explore this 5.2-mile out-and-back trail near Yosemite Valley, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 58 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.
At Taft Point, enjoy magnificent views of Yosemite Valley, including El Capitan and Yosemite Falls. Near Taft Point, you'll see The Fissures - narrow fractures in the granite called joints. Watch out for drops of up to 2,000 feet at these fractures!
Be careful around The Fissures and at Taft Point, where you’ll enjoy magnificent views of Yosemite Valley. For Sentinel Dome: At the trailhead, turn right to head toward Sentinel Dome. Once near the dome, the trail meets an old road.
